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Think of them as AI factories, churning out your responses from ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and all the other generative AI tools. The costs are staggering. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/features/ai-data-centers-are-coming-for-your-land-water-and-power/#ftag=CADf328eec

Can I compete with the Figure's humanoid robot at household chores like folding laundry? Let's see who's faster and better. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/watch-figure-02-humanoid-fold-laundry-in-new-ai-demo/#ftag=CADf328eec

Slow down and take your time when it comes to vacuuming and you can enjoy cleaner floors. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/do-you-actually-know-the-right-way-to-vacuum-here-well-teach-you/#ftag=CADf328eec

Can I compete with the Figure's humanoid robot at household chores like folding laundry? Let's see who's faster and better. https://www.cnet.com/videos/humanoid-robot-folds-laundry-in-new-figure-02-ai-demo/#ftag=CADf328eec

Ruben Amorim's new-look Red Devils host last season's runners-up. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-man-united-vs-arsenal-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

These easy tweaks will level up your recycling game. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/think-youre-helping-by-crushing-cans-you-could-be-dooming-them-instead/#ftag=CADf328eec

Cornell scientists developed noise-coded illumination, embedding invisible watermarks in light patterns to detect video tampering across varied conditions.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/these-scientists-have-a-unique-way-of-tackling-video-deepfakes-and-all-it-takes-is-a-burst-of-light

The crypto industry is fighting back against scams, as it aims to prevent fraudsters from cashing out.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/major-crackdown-freezes-over-usd300-million-in-cryptocurrency-stolen-from-scams

Google's latest teaser clips show off its next foldable, while listing some AI features, and lots of special guests.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/google-releases-more-teasers-for-the-pixel-10-event-and-photo-ai-features-heavily

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-18-august-2025

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/quordle-today-answers-clues-18-august-2025

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-18-august-2025

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 stood tall as one of the best Xbox games of 2024, and now it's on PS5 — with a free upgrade to the "Enhanced" version available on Xbox and PC.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/senuas-saga-hellblade-2-enhanced-launched-all-platforms

Asus’ gold-plated ROG Astral RTX 5090 Dhahab Edition has surfaced on UAE retailer Microless for $9,205 with global shipping, alongside the $2,589 RTX 5080 Dhahab Core. Both feature lavish Middle Eastern-themed designs, real 24K gold, and identical specs to their standard counterparts.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/asus-rogs-lavish-rtx-5090-

The University of East London just put out an ad that seemingly says that Wi-Fi is bad for the environment, but it just wants you to look closer.

https://www.tomshardware.com/networking/is-wi-fi-bad-for-the-environment-eye-catching-london-ad-suggests-our-digital-habits-are-damaging-the-climate

From the RTX 2070 to the 5070, Nvidia’s midrange GPUs show impressive leaps: 1080p ray tracing climbs from 56 to 130 FPS, while 4K performance grows from 36 to 107 FPS. The 4070 strikes the best balance of speed and efficiency, while the 5070 delivers raw power—though at a higher cost.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidias-midrange-gpus-thr

Valve’s Steam Beta is testing an overlay that tracks GPU usage more accurately than Windows Task Manager, including multi-process games. Early rollout is inconsistent, but once stable, it could give gamers real-time, reliable performance stats without extra apps, rivaling tools like MSI Afterburner.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/steams-n

https://uxdesign.cc/are-high-performers-real-577540c86da3?source=rss----138adf9c44c---4

If you want to brush up on some skills or learn new ones,

Google's John Mueller offered his opinion about a reported Core Web Vitals poisoning attack

The post Google Answers Question About Core Web Vitals “Poisoning” appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-answers-question-about-core-web-vitals-poisoning-attack/553

Other CNET reviewers and I use tech and tips like these to protect our homes when we're on a getaway. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/home-security-setups-i-recommend-for-easy-vacation-safety/#ftag=CADf328eec

Spam calls and unknown numbers haven't bothered me since I downloaded the iOS 26 beta. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-block-spam-calls-and-turn-on-call-screening-in-the-ios-26-beta/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hide your home from digital view using this simple command. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-keep-your-home-private-on-google-street-view/#ftag=CADf328eec

London derby sees the new FIFA Club World Cup winners host Oliver Glasner's FA Cup holders. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-chelsea-vs-crystal-palace-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Bees kickoff the post-Thomas Frank era with a trip to the Midlands to face the Tricky Trees. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-livestream-nottingham-forest-vs-brentford-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

Maybe the key to mindfulness is in listening to the world around you. https://www.cnet.com/health/i-now-prefer-the-merlin-bird-id-app-over-meditation-apps-for-staying-in-the-present-moment/#ftag=CADf328eec

Nearly every TV on the market today is either OLED or LCD. Here's a look at the pros and cons of each technology. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/lcd-vs-oled/#ftag=CADf328eec

Commentary: The iPhone 17 series will likely come with a bunch of new features and a price increase. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/start-saving-now-an-iphone-17-pro-price-hike-is-likely-says-new-report/#ftag=CADf328eec

A bug expert reveals how to beat fruit fly invasions in your kitchen. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/get-rid-of-fruit-flies-fast-with-the-trick-experts-swear-by/#ftag=CADf328eec

Both the screen size and the battery capacity of the Galaxy S26 may be increased next year.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/two-key-specs-leak-for-the-galaxy-s26-and-we-may-get-a-battery-upgrade-at-last

Cybercriminals in Pakistan ran a global malware empire using pirated software, amassing vast profits while exposing victims’ data.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/pakistani-based-malware-empire-punished-software-pirates-with-infostealers-earning-millions-of-dollars-in-just-five-years-heres-how-to-stay-safe

Nightdive and id Software's collaborations set an industry standard for remasters, so I'm hopeful regarding what could be next.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/nightdive-id-software-match-made-gaming-heaven

Soon after the

A perfect storm is brewing for reading.

AI arrived as both kids and adults were already spending less time reading books than they did in the not-so

Artificial intelligence is a lively topic of conversation in schools and workplaces, which could lead you to believe that only younger people use it. However, older Americans are also using AI. This raises the questions of what they’re doing with the technology and what they think of it.

I’m

Murderbot season 2 is officially on the way – here's everything we know so far about the sci-fi comedy thriller's return to Apple TV+.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/apple-tv-plus/murderbot-season-2

This week, development activity mostly focused on dealing with the deprecation of sleep/wakeup methods in PHP 8.5 and their replacement by serialize/unserialize methods. In addition, we published more details about the unconference track at the SymfonyCon… https://symfony.com/blog/a-week-of-symfony-972-august-11-17-2025?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Aug. 17, No. 328 https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-aug-17-328/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Aug. 17. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-sunday-aug-17/#ftag=CADf328eec

Napřed hieroglyfy, brzy na to lineární písmo A, obojí ve skoro neznámém minojském jazyce. Pak už lineární písmo B a nakonec alfabeta, obojí řecky. Potud schéma, ale je to složitější. Písem bylo víc, a minojský jazyk nečekaně dožil i alfabety. http://www.osel.cz/14207-od-hieroglyfu-k-alfabete-na-davne-krete.html

Get more out of your workouts with these calorie-burning, expert-recommended exercises. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/the-8-best-exercises-personal-trainers-recommend-for-every-workout/#ftag=CADf328eec

I paired my Oura ring with Dexcom's Stelo AI-powered CGM and learned three key things about my eating habits. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/i-used-an-ai-powered-glucose-monitor-for-2-weeks-heres-what-surprised-me/#ftag=CADf328eec

SMÅ printer is a compact and minimalist device that features a vertical design and top-loading paper.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/this-is-the-most-exciting-printer-design-ive-seen-in-years-and-it-reminds-me-of-an-obscure-vertical-panasonic-printer

Týden v KDE: málo novinek, hlavně ladění Plasmy 6.5.0, týden v GNOME #212 nejen o 28 letech od založení, vývojová verze Wine 10.13, až 30% propady výkonu s GPU Intel vyřešeny. https://www.root.cz/clanky/linux-opravuje-propad-vykonu-s-gpu-intel-libreoffic-resi-chranena-pisma-v-dokumentech/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Aug. 17, No. 1,520 https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-aug-17-1520/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Aug. 17, #798. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-aug-17-798/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Aug. 17, No. 532. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-aug-17-532/#ftag=CADf328eec

Skip the repair costs and fix your malfunctioning ice maker yourself. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/ice-maker-on-the-rocks-here-are-the-common-issues-and-easy-fixes/#ftag=CADf328eec

Mopping is a handy bonus with most robot vacuums, but they won't scrub floors like a human can.

https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/can-a-robot-vacuum-effectively-mop-your-floors-too-ive-tested-all-kinds-of-hybrid-robovacs-and-heres-what-ive-found

YouTuber recreates functioning floppy disk using modern tools, highlighting both nostalgia and the massive advances in storage technology.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/remember-floppy-disks-this-youtuber-set-out-to-build-his-own-from-scratch-see-how-he-got-on

Chrome acquisition offer from Perplexity AI raises financial, legal, and competitive questions.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/openai-rival-gets-free-publicity-by-offering-to-buy-google-chrome-for-just-under-usd35-billion-so-does-that-mean-it-will-kill-comet

Following a wave of lawsuits alleging that Roblox doesn't provide a safe environment for its underage users, the gaming platform made a series of sweeping updates to its policies. To address recent concerns, Roblox published a post on its website detailing these major changes, including restricting

No matter your location, you can now get a Starlink dish for $175, a dramatic markdown from $349. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/starlink-deal-makes-satellite-dish-50-cheaper-for-new-customers-heres-how-it-works/#ftag=CADf328eec

The DFB Pokal winners take on the reigning Bundesliga champions. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/german-super-cup-soccer-livestream-how-to-watch-stuttgart-vs-bayern-munich-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

Just a couple of weeks after the US government rescinded the ban on NVIDIA's H20 AI chip sales to China, it was announced that both NVIDIA and AMD will hand over 15% of their revenue from specific AI GPUs in order to receive export licenses.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/nvidia/nvidia-amd-will-pay-to-sell-to-china-trump-ai-chip-tax

OpenAI’s decision to abruptly deprecate GPT-4o after the launch of ChatGPT-5 felt like a strategic mistake, made worse by burying it behind a $20/month paywall.

https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/openai-chatgpt/pulling-gpt-4o-from-chatgpt-felt-like-a-free-hit-to-get-us-hooked

A leak from Blizzard’s internal servers has fans convinced Diablo 4’s most-requested class, the Paladin, is finally on the way, just ahead of Gamescom. Meanwhile, Season 10 is bringing the game’s most chaotic theme yet. Literally, the theme is 'Chaos'.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-4-most-requested-class-could-be-on-way

Nejvýkonnější srážeč částic LHC v CERNu projde dalším upgradem. Jeho součástí by měla být instalace nových čipů ADC, které umožní detekovat 1,5 miliard srážek za sekundu a současně vydrží drsné prostředí na pokraji fyziky, které by běžnou elektroniku smázlo jako obtěžující hmyz. http://www.osel.cz/14206-nove-cipy-pro-atlas-zpracuji-more-srazek-castic-v-brutalni-radiaci.html

Want your dinghy pots and pans to look new again? The secret weapon for sparkling stainless steel is already in your kitchen. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/want-sparkling-stainless-steel-these-cheap-pantry-staples-beat-soap-every-time/#ftag=CADf328eec

Huawei hardware struggles cause DeepSeek to postpone its AI model release, exposing gaps in domestic AI tools and emphasizing the contrast with competitors’ smoother deployment.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/chaos-at-deepseek-as-r2-launch-crashes-into-hardware-problems-rivals-gain-huge-advantage

By 2027, 95% of workers could be better off running Desktop-as-a-Service rather than a traditional laptop, report claims.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-end-of-laptops-at-work-desktop-as-a-service-is-now-cheaper-and-easier-to-run-reports-claim

A new report points to a significant revamp for the Apple Watch 12 in 2026, ahead of the 2025 model appearing.

https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/the-apple-watch-may-get-a-major-redesign-but-not-in-time-for-the-apple-watch-11

OpenAI has finally released some AI models folks can use at home on their local machines, so I decided to see if it was better at a test designed for children than my own kid.

https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/we-gave-openais-open-source-ai-a-kids-test-heres-what-happened

Hardware definitely isn't Xbox's focus anymore, but with all of its extra-curricular distractions, it could end up missing this easy opportunity to actually sell more Xbox Series X|S consoles than usual.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/with-gta-6-next-gen-exclusives-and-a-console-comeback-on-the-horizon-xbox-risks-sitting-on-the-sidelines-heres-wh

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently revealed that users are attached to GPT-5's predecessors for emotional support, further claiming that they've perhaps never experienced that before.

https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/openai-chatgpt/ceo-sam-altman-heartbreaking-truth-behind-attachment-to-chatgpt

Replacement trackball balls in red, blue, black, and violet are now available for sale.

https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/mice/you-can-now-buy-replacement-trackball-balls-in-red-blue-black-and-violet-colors-compatible-with-logitech-kensington-elecom-and-protoarc-mice

Nvidia shared an opinion piece by Aaron Ginn, co-founder of AI company Hydra Host, stating that despite the U.S.’s export controls on Nvidia’s H20 chips, China continued to achieve AI breakthroughs.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-says-h20-export-controls-didnt-stop-chinas-ai-progress-claims-they-only-stifled-u-s-economic-and-technolog

Both GPUs are currently available at Nvidia's original MSRP of $999

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/get-an-rtx-5080-at-msrp-yes-you-read-that-right-newegg-has-zotac-and-msi-rtx-5080-gpus-at-a-discount-from-their-original-prices

A new Lunar Lake chips has leaked, the Core Ultra 7 254V, showing up on PassMark with middling multi-core benchmark scores that place it even below the base Core Ultra 5 228V. Single-core scores are on par with other Core Ultra 7 chips but we don't get any specs revelation.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intels-unannounced-core-ultra-7-254v-

A DIY “RTX 5090 Countermeasures” system to prevent connector thermal damage implements a lot of wiring.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/diyer-creates-rtx-5090-countermeasures-with-cabling-spaghetti-to-mitigate-16-pin-meltdowns-system-automatically-shuts-down-when-the-overcurrent-protection-is-triggered

Instagram Map, the new Instagram feature copying Snapchat's Snap Map, makes it simple to sha

For a lot of people, the iPad Air is Apple’s goldilocks tablet. It’s more powerful and available in a larger size than the entry-level iPad, but a lot less expensive than the iPad Pro, which can be overkill for some. Right now, there's a great

Yes, summer might be coming to a close sooner than any of us would like, but that doesn't mean the outdoor fun has to end.

Currently,

Anker makes some of our favorite charging gear, and now you can save on a bunch of wireless power accessories from the brand. Whether you're going back to school soon or want a new charging station that can power up a few devices at once, there are discounts here worth considering. One of the best is this

The court has blocked the Federal Trade Commission's investigation into Media Matters, the media nonprofit that previously published research showing that ads appeared on X alongside neo-Nazi and other antisemitic content. In 2023, Elon Musk's X

The MIT researchers believe their work could usher in a "second golden age" for antibiotic development. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/generative-ai-gave-mit-scientists-a-new-tool-to-fight-antibiotic-resistant-bacteria/#ftag=CADf328eec

The popular chatbot can offer a second opinion but it's still far from perfectly accurate, according to an OpenAI exec. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/chatgpts-boss-says-you-still-shouldnt-trust-it-as-your-main-source-of-information/#ftag=CADf328eec

Pep Guardiola's men kick off the new season at Molineux. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-wolves-vs-man-city-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Balanguera kick off their title defense at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/la-liga-soccer-stream-mallorca-vs-barcelona-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

You can stream the Marvel flick later this month. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/thunderbolts-streaming-on-disney-plus-release-date-and-time/#ftag=CADf328eec

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-17-august-2025

DC Studios co-chief James Gunn has seemingly confirmed whether Supergirl will be suitable for families.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/james-gunn-drops-major-hint-over-supergirl-age-rating-and-its-what-i-expected-for-the-dc-comic-book-movie

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-17-august-2025

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/quordle-today-answers-clues-17-august-2025

Top website builders: Wix and Weebly go head-to-head on price and performance comparison

https://www.techradar.com/news/wix-vs-weebly

Over 2 years ago, former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates claimed that OpenAI's technology had reached a plateau, indicating that GPT-5 wouldn't be significantly better than GPT-4.

https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/openai-chatgpt/from-plateau-predictions-to-buggy-rollouts-bill-gates-gpt-5-skepticism-looks-strangely-accurate

Debate on Iran war between Scott Horton and Mark Dubowitz. Scott Horton is the author and director of the Libertarian Institute, editorial director of Antiwar.com, host of The Scott Horton Show, and for the past three decades, a staunch critic of U.S. foreign policy and military interventionism. Mark Dubowitz is the chief executive of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, host of the Iran Breakdown podcast, and a leading expert on Iran and its nuclear program for over 20 years. This debate